What:

Where:

When:

June 17, 18, 19

Fees, Prizes, and Rules

None, none, and none. (Subject to local availability.)

How
to get there:

From I-5, take Mill Plain or Fouth Plain west and to the end then continue
west on Lower River Road. Continue past the Vancouver Lake park, past Frenchman's
Bar park, and take the first left after Frenchman's Bar park. The
entrance to Quinn's Cove is directly across from the sign for mile post 8.

Boat ramp:

The Quinn's Cove site is suitable for launching boats that can be carried.
Larger boats should launch from the Columbia River - Shillapoo
boat ramp 3000 feet north on Lower River Road.

Boat ramp permits:

A Vehicle Use Permit is required to park or launch at the Columbia River - Shillapoo ramp. As of 2011, the cost is $12.
Details are HERE. See "Purchase Today". Permits purchased online take
10 days to be delivered. Permits are good for one year - April 1 to the following March 31.

The permits may also be purchased
at retail locations. A retail location in PORTLAND is at
FISHERMAN'S MARINE &AMP; OUTDOOR, 1120 N HAYDEN MEADOWS DR. This is in the shopping area to the east when taking the
306B exit (306 exit if southbound) from I-5. The closest Vancouver retail location is FRED MEYER'S at 2500 COLUMBIA HOUSE BLVD,
VANCOUVER. WA 98661

Camping:

We camp on the south end of the Caterpillar Island, fairly near the tip. Boats
pull up on either the West or East sides.

Other Facilities and Attractions:

There will be a portable restroom at the dock.

There is a large firepit near the dock.

There are very nice bike trails from Frenchman's Bar park to Vancouver
Lake.

There is parking both at Quinn's Cove and at the public boat launch.
Parking at the public boat launch requires a Washington
(WDFW) Vehicle Use Permit. See the description above under "Boat Ramp Permits".

There are a variety of wildlife refuges in the immediate area. These
are especially of interest to bird watchers. See Shillapoo
Lake.

Fall View, Looking South. Caterpillar Island is on the right. Quinn's Cove
is on the left.